CHERRY ORCHARD, ST5 2UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 2UB

CHERRY ORCHARD, ST5 2UB, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.66 per 1,000 population. This ST5 2UB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 544 crimes and a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 2UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 2UB, encompassing approximately 2610 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 2UB area, explore the ST5 2UB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST5 2UB area, visit the ST5 2UB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)

ST5 2UB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 36
  • The Midway with total crimes: 22
  • High Street with total crimes: 15

CHERRY ORCHARD, ST5 2UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2643.66-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson189.96100.00%
Shoplifting176.8970.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.5115.38%
Public order75.75-12.50%
Other theft62.6820.00%
Burglary52.30150.00%
Vehicle crime41.92100.00%
Bicycle theft41.53100.00%
Drugs41.530.00%
Robbery31.5350.00%
Other crime31.15-25.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3234.47-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour1312.2644.44%
Shoplifting104.98-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson93.83-10.00%
Public order83.45-38.46%
Other theft53.06-16.67%
Other crime41.92100.00%
Bicycle theft21.530.00%
Burglary20.77-50.00%
Robbery20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4240.987.69%
Public order1316.090.00%
Shoplifting114.98-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson104.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.83-50.00%
Other theft63.45-14.29%
Drugs42.30-20.00%
Burglary41.530.00%
Possession of weapons21.53100.00%
Bicycle theft20.77100.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Robbery10.77-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3942.9014.71%
Anti-social behaviour1814.9480.00%
Public order136.8944.44%
Shoplifting134.98-45.83%
Other theft74.98-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.680.00%
Drugs51.9225.00%
Burglary41.9233.33%
Robbery21.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Other crime20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3440.6017.24%
Shoplifting2413.0271.43%
Anti-social behaviour109.1911.11%
Other theft93.83350.00%
Public order93.45-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson53.45-37.50%
Drugs41.92100.00%
Robbery31.5350.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Theft from the person21.15-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2932.9426.09%
Shoplifting1411.1140.00%
Public order135.3644.44%
Anti-social behaviour94.98-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson83.45-38.46%
Theft from the person33.06200.00%
Drugs21.15-50.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Other theft20.77-66.67%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2333.70-28.12%
Criminal damage and arson138.81160.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.9810.00%
Shoplifting104.21-56.52%
Public order93.83-18.18%
Other theft63.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.30400.00%
Drugs41.92-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.530.00%
Bicycle theft11.53-80.00%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3241.36-41.82%
Shoplifting2312.2691.67%
Public order118.81-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour104.2142.86%
Other theft83.83-11.11%
Drugs73.0640.00%
Bicycle theft52.68400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.92-44.44%
Theft from the person21.920.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Other crime10.77-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5547.11266.67%
Public order1421.07100.00%
Shoplifting125.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.6028.57%
Other theft93.4580.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.45-50.00%
Drugs52.680.00%
Possession of weapons41.92300.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.77-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.90-55.88%
Anti-social behaviour145.7575.00%
Shoplifting85.36-60.00%
Public order73.06-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson72.6875.00%
Drugs52.68400.00%
Other theft51.9225.00%
Bicycle theft31.920.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3435.2430.77%
Shoplifting2013.0253.85%
Public order117.6683.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.21-60.00%
Other theft43.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.5350.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Burglary20.77-60.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2634.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour209.960.00%
Shoplifting137.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.980.00%
Other theft62.300.00%
Public order62.300.00%
Burglary52.300.00%
Possession of weapons31.920.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202413
June 202413
May 20249
April 202413
March 20249
February 202411
January 202414
December 20237
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 202410
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 202413
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202432
July 202442
June 202439
May 202434
April 202429
March 202423
February 202432
January 202455
December 202315
November 202334
October 202326

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 20249
June 202418
May 202410
April 20249
March 202411
February 202410
January 20247
December 202314
November 20238
October 202320

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20242
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202411
June 202413
May 202424
April 202414
March 202410
February 202423
January 202412
December 20238
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 2UB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total36
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. The Midway
    Total22
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. High Street
    Total15
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. School Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Hart Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hanover Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. King Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marsh Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hickman Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Brindley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Heath Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shaw Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Sidmouth Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Miller Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Hassell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Baden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Croft Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Brampton Sidings
    Total1
    Burglary1